paean

pae-an · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A song of praise or triumph; an enthusiastic expression of praise or admiration.

  2. 2.

    (Historical) An ancient Greek hymn of thanksgiving addressed to Apollo or another god.

Forms

plural: paeans

Related words

Antonyms: dirge, lament
See also: hymn, ode, tribute
Synonyms: eulogy, hymn, ode, tribute

Etymology

From Greek paian (hymn to Apollo), from Paian, an epithet of Apollo as the healing god.